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Joanne helps Killarney Legion celebrate at spring party
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SOME 220 people turned out in force for Killarney Legion GAA Club’s spring party in the Killarney Plaza Hotel.
Honorary life member of the club Joanne O’Riordan was among those in attendance at the event, which paid tribute to the club’s high achievers in 2016.
Taking a bow were the award winners, Mairead O’Donoghue (senior ladies), Peter McCarthy (young player), KJ Griffin (junior player), Danny Sheahan (senior player), and Paul Trant (club person).
“This was our second spring party and we decided to change the format to a more relaxed social evening,” said club chairman Enda Walshe.
“One of the many highlights of the night was the speech made by Paul Trant, a mixture of wit and genuine and heart-warming thoughts about the club.
“We were delighted and privileged to once again have Joanne O’Riordan attend one of our functions. She has become a regular at games as well and we greatly appreciate her support and look forward to her visiting Derreen in the future.
“Well done to Brian Moriarty and his crew who did a great job making the night a huge success.”
Above: Back, Danny Sheahan - Player of the Year, Peter McCarthy - Young Player of the Year, KJ Griffin - Junior Player of the Year, Mairead O'Donoghue - Senior Player of the Year and front, Joanne O'Riordan, Paul Trant and Enda Walshe. PICTURE: DYLAN CLIFFORD
Wallace Arnold coach drivers return to Killarney
A group of 26 former coach drivers, wives, and friends from the Wallace Arnold tour company returned to Killarney over a recent weekend.
The group travelled from Holyhead to Dublin in a restored Wallace Arnold coach, staying at the Killarney Towers Hotel for three nights.
During the visit, the group drove the vintage coach to local landmarks, including Kate Kearney’s Cottage and Muckross House, before returning to town ahead of the Kerry versus Donegal match. The itinerary also included a trip around the Ring of Kerry.
The trip allowed the former drivers to reconnect and reminisce about their years touring Ireland. Organiser Bob Adams said that the vintage coach drew attention from local residents along the route.
The group noted the absence of several former colleagues who could not travel due to health reasons, including veteran driver Hilton Caldwell who is well known in Killarney.
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